— Athletic. Loyal. Vocal.
One of the few naturally spotted domestic cat breeds, the Egyptian Mau is believed to be among the oldest cat breeds, with imagery resembling the Mau appearing in ancient Egyptian art. Athletic and famously fast, Maus combine striking wild-cat looks with a loyal, sometimes reserved temperament toward strangers.
One of the few naturally spotted domestic cat breeds, the Egyptian Mau is believed to be among the oldest cat breeds, with imagery resembling the Mau appearing in ancient Egyptian art. Athletic and famously fast, Maus combine striking wild-cat looks with a loyal, sometimes reserved temperament toward strangers.
The Egyptian Mau has a short, dense, naturally spotted coat coat in silver, bronze, smoke, with distinct spotting, with low to moderate shedding year-round.
The Egyptian Mau is often cited as one of the fastest domestic cat breeds, with some sources estimating speeds up to 30 mph in short bursts, aided by longer hind legs relative to their front legs.
Egyptian Maus have been serving humans in many important roles including: Show Cats and Companion Cats .
Ancient Cats resembling the Egyptian Mau's spotted pattern appear in ancient Egyptian art, though the exact continuity to the modern breed is debated by historians. 
1950s Russian-born Princess Nathalie Troubetskoy acquired spotted cats in Egypt and Italy, forming the foundation of the modern American breeding program. 
1968 Achieved championship status with the Cat Fanciers' Federation. 
Today A distinctive, relatively rare breed valued for its natural spotted pattern and striking wild-cat appearance. 
